Framework Agreement for the Provision of Sustainability Advisory Services

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAMcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-050ebcProcurement Act 2023SME suitablepending

Estimated value

Awarded value

Awarded 08 Dec 2025

Suppliers

3

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

08 Dec 2025

Description

The University of Birmingham wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Sustainability Advisory Services. This Framework Agreement is to enable the University to establish non-exclusive Approved consultant(s) to provide the services detailed within the tender documents on In-Tend. The framework agreement will be made available for use by HE and FE Sector Organisations, Schools and Academies regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities (for the purpose of the Procurement Act 2023). Please see links below. https://www.aoc.co.uk/about/list-of-colleges-in-the-uk https://www.4icu.org/gb/a-z/ https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/schools-by-type?step=default&table=schools&region=all-england&for=secondary Also see ‘FRAM421-25 Build Higher Framework Eligible Bodies’ document as found within the tender documents on In-Tend.

Scope

Reference
FRAM421/25
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
18 Jul 2025 to 18 Jul 2028
Possible extension to 18 Jul 2029

Initial 3 year Framework term, with the option to extend for a further 1 year (4 years total). The University may or may not choose to proceed with the option to extend the framework term by 1 year, and is subject to a review at the end of the initial 3 year term to determine if it is required.

CPV classifications
71530000
Contract locations
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
CORE - SUPPLIER INFORMATION (PSQ)quality1.00%
CORE- ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL STANDING (PSQ)quality1.00%
CORE - TECHNICAL & PROFESSIONAL ABILITY (PSQ)quality3.00%
CORE - PROJECT CAPABILITY (PSQ)quality3.00%
CORE - CORE CORPORATE & SOCIAL ENGAGEMENTS/UNI LINKS (PSQ)quality1.00%
CONTRACT ACCEPTANCEquality1.00%
QUALITYquality30.00%
EXPERIENCEquality30.00%
COST/PRICEcost30.00%

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

Award date

08 Dec 2025

Contract start

19 Dec 2025

Contract end

19 Dec 2028